Darth Maul (Star Wars: Episode I Journal) [School & Library Binding]

Jude Watson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Star Wars: Episode I Journal

Where does Darth Maul come from? Why does he fight? What are his thoughts? This is the book that Star Wars fans have been waiting for - the exclusive story of Darth Maul, the mysterious Sith Lord who takes on the Jedi in Episode I.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: Turtleback Books (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613247639
• ISBN-13: 978-0613247634
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,345,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Blew Me Away!, March 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Darth Maul (Star Wars Episode 1, Journal #3) (Paperback)

I was totally impressed and blown away by this book. It is a glimpse into the mind of very mysterious character, as well as a look into the dark side of the force. I feel that Jude did a wonderful job capturing and portraying the essence that is Lord Maul.

I wouldn't recommend this book for young readers, however, as there is quite a bit of violence in it (to be expected from the dark side), and some of the training flashbacks could be especially disturbing to young readers.

This book does a great job of fleshing out Darth Maul, and adding additional depth to the character we see in the movie. The flashbacks to his training as a young boy with Darth Sidious are especially intriguing. It gives us insight and compassion into how events shape a young life. There were moments that I actually felt sorry for the young Maul!

I highly recommend this book to any Star Wars fan, and especially to Darth Maul fans everywhere, young and old (I am in my mid 20s, and I was captivated by the story.)

Darth Maul fans, Run, don't walk, and get this book!

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A peek into the Dark Side, March 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Darth Maul (Star Wars Episode 1, Journal #3) (Paperback)

Don't be fooled by the font size and the length -- this is NOT a children's book. It is a detailed look at a violent and sociopathic life, and it does not pull any punches; if this adult thought it disturbing, young readers will certainly find it to be more so. Having said that... wow. Watson again displays her remarkable ability to flesh out a character whose inner thoughts feelings are a mystery to us (she's done the same with the young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the excellent Jedi Apprentice series -- run, don't walk, to check it out). We are shown bits of Maul's abusive childhood, but Watson's Maul does not come out of it looking entirely like a victim. She also adds wry humour when the reader least expects it. In additon to fleshing out the events of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" and clearing up a few mysteries for fans, Watson shows us how Maul ticks without really taking away any of his deadly mystique. An excellent addition to the Journals series, and I certainly hope we'll be seeing Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon reveal their secrets in future installments.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another masterpiece by Jude Watson!, April 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Darth Maul (Star Wars Episode 1, Journal #3) (Paperback)

This book was great! It was interesting see what Sith have togothrough. It's difficult believe that Maul was a young boy once. And Ifound Mauls battle with the Togorian pirates interesting. His thoughts and feelings expresed on his battle with Qui-Gon, his own training, and how he has embraced the dark side... and the dark side has embraced him. All the training he went through, even as a young boy. The maneuvers he performs every day. No wonder hate is bred in him.

"Defeated by a young boy, a naive girl, and a Jedi apprentice. It was not a good day." If only he was defeated by a certain Jedi Master as well.

I hope Jude Watson also writes journals for Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi. THAT will be something.